Support Service Workers believe in promoting a holistic healthy lifestyle for Native children, their families, and community.

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of the Community Support Service Program is to ensure a healthy lifestyle by promoting family unity through early intervention and prevention by utilizing the services/resources within our community. Through early intervention and prevention, investment in our children's welfare will lead to a better quality of life for our families.

PARENTING

Parenting programs aid in the awareness of today's present lifestyles. This history of native parenting is an important component to the program delivery as it is the foundation of the family dynamics. The program utilizes our elders to share their experience and knowledge on topics related to parenting. Communication and behavioural skills are presented to improve parent and child interaction. Appropriate discipline methods are provided to evolve a responsible child. Parenting is offered in three components; Raising the Children, Living With Teens, and Families in Action

ONE ON ONE PARENTING

One on One Parentng sessions are offered as support to parents having greater difficulty with their children. By addressing the parental issues, stressful events can be alleviated.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADD/ADHD) SUPPORT GROUP

This program is provided for those parents of ADD/ADHD children. It offers support to the parents by inviting guest speakers to provide information.

KINOMAAHDAH (MOTHER SUPPORT GROUP)

A program for mothers to share their experiences as parents, as well as provide literature and hands on approaches for parenting. A craft component is added for mothers to learn and share with their children.

Other support services include;
* Budgeting and Life Skills,